1. Carly Green, MGD Component Manager
SDCG 2017, Ho Chi Minh City, 9 April 2017

2. Objectives
The GFOI’s Methods & Guidance Documentation (MGD) Component co-ordinates the development and makes available methods and guidance materials in support of REDD+ measurement, reporting and verification (MRV).
These materials provide a foundation for consistent communication within GFOI and to our external stakeholders.
We do this though the publication of the MGD and its Modules then make the material more accessible through the REDDcompass.
Other partners material that is consistent with the MGD can then also be integrated into REDDcompass to consolidate the efforts of GFOI partners rather than replicating effort.

3. Achievements
REDDcompass launched in April 2016 and has established a strong user base (
Collaborative effort between GFOI components to demonstrate REDDcompass and encourage uptake
MGD Edition 2.0 released October 2016
French and Spanish versions now available
New Chair for the MGD Advisory Group
Maria Sans Sanchez
Country Uptake
Silvacarbon engaged dedicated person focused on MGD content and REDDcompass
Delivered REDDcompass training and University Masters level subject on REDD+ MRV based on MGD and REDDcompass
Improved communication structures
Communications and Assessment Readiness Level (CARL) framework
Documentation of Advisory Group terms of reference and operational structures 2017

4. REDDcompass
Progressively work through the key themes, concepts and actions of REDD+ National Forest Monitoring Systems (NFMS) for Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) gaining access to a suite of GFOI methods and guidance, space data resources, training materials and tools along the way.

5. User uptake of REDDcompass
Since its launch April 2016
3000 unique users completing 6000 sessions
50% returning user base
Users from 101 different countries
Resulting in 33,000 content page views
More than 3000 details have been added to the system by registered users

6. Updates to MGD content
Incorporate experiences from country engagement and new developments (UNFCCC, methodological):
More visual material (flow charts, decision trees)
Consistent structure between MGD and REDDcompass (as they are one and the same)
updates on institutional arrangements
strengthen guidance on integrated methods
more complete material on statistical inference (emission factors as well as area data) and uncertainties
Include module material developed over the course of the year (global datasets, reference levels, statistical inference)
Updates from UNFCCC (Paris, reference level submissions)
Updated core data availability

7. CARL Framework
Assist in communication and assessment of readiness levels for REDD+ data, methods and tools
Collaboration between MGD and R&D components
Decision framework supported by:
Detailed description of each level
Milestones that indicate level achievement
Supporting information specific to REDD+

8. Next Steps Component Activities
Document MGD Component and Advisory Group operational processes
Develop and publish relevant MGD rapid response modules as directed by the Advisory Group
Administer REDDcompass
Collaborative Activities
Continue to expand content linked to REDDcompass in collaboration with GFOI Component Managers and wider GFOI community
Provide support to capacity building partners to deliver training on the MGD content
Support capacity building partners in using REDDcompass as a tool to develop country improvement plans
Engage with the R&D community in communicating readiness of new and emerging technologies
Collaborate with SDCG / Implementing partners to improve access to advances in data and tool availability through REDDcompass